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Also known as Victoria Richard, Victoria Naika Richard, Victoria Naicka Richard

Victoria Naika Richard (born March 2, 1995) known professionally as Naïka, is an American-born French-Haitian singer and songwriter.

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Naïka (23) is a Haitian and French artist born in Miami, Florida, who developed an interest in music from an early age while living and traveling internationally with her family. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Na%C3%AFka">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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Born to a French father and Haitian mother, Naïka embodies the new generation of global pop artists. Having lived and grown up between the Caribbean, South Pacific, Africa, France and the United States, Naïka has developed a sound that bridges cultures, a vibrant blend of Pop, R&B, and Afro-Caribbean influences anchored by her powerful voice and emotional storytelling. Writing and singing in English, French, and Haitian Creole , Naïka brings a unique multicultural perspective to her art. Her music celebrates identity, resilience, and unity, turning her story into a symbol of connection across borders. As an independent artist, Naïka has built a worldwide community of over 2 million+ fans and surpassed 270 million streams across her three EPs Lost in Paradïse Pt. 1 (2020), Lost in Paradïse Pt. 2 (2021), and TRANSITIONS (2022). Her key tracks include Sauce (featured in an Apple commercial), Water (FIFA 21 soundtrack), 1+1, and 6:45. Her upcoming debut album ECLESIA opens a new cinematic chapter, previewed by singles BLOOM , BLESSINGS , MATADOR , and ONE TRACK MIND . Naïka’s rise has been exponentially building worldwide, with viral singles amassing hundreds of millions of streams , sold-out headline tours across Europe, North America and MENA, and major festival appearances. Her recent international tour sold out within 2 weeks of announcement in nearly every city, requiring venue upgrades and additional dates added in every city. Her influence continues to grow globally. Naïka was named Caribbean Fusion Artist of the Year at the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards , and her Grammy Reimagined cover of Doja Cat’s Woman became the most-viewed performance within 24 hours . Her music has charted on Spotify Viral and Shazam in over 40 territories , earning strong editorial support and covers on major DSP playlists. Beyond music, Naïka is a dynamic force in fashion and visual storytelling. Known for her bold, eclectic aesthetic, she has collaborated with major luxury brands and cultural platforms including Jimmy Choo , Fendi , Jean Paul Gaultier , Burberry , Maison Margiela , Elle , Jamalouki Magazine , and more, building a visual universe as distinctive as her sound. Furthermore, Naïka is deeply committed to giving back. She collaborates with organizations like Fleur de Vie, a Haitian NGO that focuses on improving education for children, with her ultimate goal of building a school in Haiti.

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  • Career
  • Artistry
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  • EPs
  • Singles
  • Charted singles
  • As a featured artist
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Victoria Naika Richard (born March 2, 1995) known professionally as Naïka, is an American-born French-Haitian singer and songwriter.

== Early life and education == Naïka was born in Miami to a Haitian mother and French father who was raised in Madagascar. Following him for his job, she spent her childhood across various countries and regions, namely Guadeloupe, Vanuatu, Nairobi, Paris and South Africa, before moving back to Miami when she was 16. She developed her musical interests at an early age, attending tamure classes during her time in Vanuatu and receiving two years of classical piano training in South Africa.

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